How far is Bloomington, MN from Kasota, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Kasota, MN is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.95 mi
01h 20m
Flight
50.12 mi
80.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.12 mi
Kilometers
80.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.95 mi
Kilometers
101.31 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kasota
Mon, May 4, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-04T05:44
Arrive Kasota
Mon, May 4, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lawrence
MN

Human settlement in St.

From Bloomington
31.4 mi
00h 40m
To Kasota
31.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Kasota.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Kasota.

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    63 m · 13 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway

    46 m · 4 sec · West Bloomington Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    815 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 South: Shakopee

    2600 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South, CR 21: Mankato

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    69 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 78

    1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 147th Street

    1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

    1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South

    80 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    1027 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    1484 ft · 43 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Rabbit Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Rabbit Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hill Street

    543 ft · 17 sec · East Hill Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Rice Street

    31 m · 5 sec · North Rice Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rice Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Kasota.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
47.1 mi · 75%
MN 13 South
5.35 mi · 9%
I 35W South
4.29 mi · 7%
Rabbit Road
2.31 mi · 4%
Louisville Road
2.04 mi · 3%
147th Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 169 South

Continue straight

22.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 40m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Kasota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Kasota?

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Bloomington and 31.5 miles from Kasota.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Kasota.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lawrence, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

52 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

91 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

107 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Kasota. Straight-line distance: 50.12 mi (80.66 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kasota

Township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Population1,666
Coordinates44.2924700, -93.9649600
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Kasota (-93.96496, 44.29247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.85
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.92 $15.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.70 $17.41
Premium $4.39 $9.75 $19.50
Diesel $4.86 $10.80 $21.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Kasota. The current time is 05:44:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.